Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Nebelung	Asian Semi-longhair
Origins	France	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	40	35
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Longhaired Russian Blue	Tiffanie, Tiffany
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair cat?	$700 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$700 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Asian Semi-longhair have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Green	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Nebelung and Asian Semi-longhair coats?	Long Hair	Long	Silky, Smooth
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Oval	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Average

Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Moderate, shy and gentle	Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	14-15 years	11-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.	The Asian Semi-longhair cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Nebelung cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Asian Semi-longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Asian Semi-longhairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and shy meows	Gentle and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, gentle and social	Good, enjoys companionship
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and gentle	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Shy and gentle tail movements	Slow swaying when relaxed
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Asian Semi-longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Nebelung cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Difficult to Train: Asian Semi-longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Affectionate	Gentle	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nebelung cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Asian Semi-longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Nebelung cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Asian Semi-longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Asian Semi-longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Asian Semi-longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Asian Semi-longhair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Nebelung cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Asian Semi-longhair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Nebelung or Asian Semi-longhair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Birman vs Nebelung vs Asian Semi-longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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